MSU Extension Luce County

A message from the District Director 

Mother Teresa once said, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters and create many ripples.” Michigan State University (MSU) Extension is a catalyst for creating a lasting impact that ripples across the Upper Peninsula, the state, and beyond. Our programs reach all audiences and age groups. From youth learning essential life skills and farmers exploring ways to increase efficiency and effectiveness, to older adults being able to access healthier foods and  local communities discovering ways to increase economic impact. The possibilities of making an impact with MSU Extension are endless. Through partnerships we can produce exponential ripples to change the lives of our neighbors, family, and friends.
For over 100 years, Extension’s goal has been to “bring knowledge to life.” By connecting with organizations and agencies across the U.P., we bring the knowledge and research from Michigan State University to our communities and empower them to improve their lives. Alone we can cast a small stone to create ripples. Together our stone grows to produce a larger impact than any one organization can create themselves. Having worked with Extension for nine years—first as a health educator focused on improving the health and nutrition of community members, and now as a district director in the Eastern Upper Peninsula—I continue to serve our communities. I look forward to exploring new ways to collaborate with our partners as we create ripples of impact across Luce County and beyond.
- Erin Daines, District 2 Director

Impact at a glance

• 54 Extension programs included Luce residents
• 488 Luce residents attended Extension programs
• $783,414 MSU Total Economic Impact
• $72,232 Financial Aid to Luce County
• 9,976 Agriculture parcels in Luce County
• $1,718 Spent in local businesses
• 23 Extension programs held in the county
• 314 people attended programs held in the county
• 189 youth enrolled in county 4-H 
• 410 youth participants